Posts Tagged ‘italian’

Spicy Vegetarian Risotto – recipe

02/20/2011

It turned out not as comforting as the non-vegetarian risotto, but I still couldn’t stop eating it.

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Simple Basic Risotto – How can we go wrong? – recipe

02/12/2011

Chicken soup for the soul.  A heaping mound of mashed potatoes.  Mac and cheese.  Risotto is every comfort food rolled into one unique dish.  And, it’s pretty quick and easy.

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Rich & Charlie Salad – recipe

01/17/2011

If you wonder what the other institution is that goes with St. Louis Mostaccioli, here it is. 

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Mini Wonton Cannoli – recipe – part 2 – the shells

01/09/2011

No one doesn’t like these.  That’s all anyone needs to know.

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Mini Cannoli Dough – recipe – part 3 – non wonton option

01/09/2011

If you insist, here’s how to make your own cannoli dough.  But we’ll have to call them non-wonton cannoli.

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Trader Joe’s Italian Sausage-less Sausage – Food Review

12/25/2010

If you’re currently a carnivore, don’t try this.  If you’re currently a carnivore thinking about a vegetarian path, really don’t try this.  If you’re currently a lifelong vegetarian who thinks this is what Italian sausage tastes like, keep on believing.

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Trader Joe’s Update – December, 2010

12/18/2010

A recent trip to TJ’s proved disappointing this week.  Gone from the shelves were my favorite Chianti Artisan Salami as well as its cousin Pinot Grigio Artisan Salami.  I hope this a temporary aberration.  (more…)

Sangiovese Di Toscana – 2008 – D’Aquino Gaetano – Wine Review

11/20/2010

If I knew where I bought this wine, I’d go back and buy several more bottles.  This is a wine which almost any wine drinker can like.

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Chicken Calzones – Recipe

11/13/2010

Latino meets Latin in this variation of the pastry pie. 

What’s the difference between Empanadas and Calzones?

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Trader Joe’s President’s Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Food Review

08/22/2010

Trader Joe’s President’s Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil is:  Italian, cold pressed, good looking, good tasting, the right price and is surprisingly difficult to photograph.  The only thing that could make it more perfect would be a picture of Sophia Loren.

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